Trains tickets from Princeton, NJ, US to Schenectady

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 17 at
    Departure city: Princeton
    Departure location: Princeton Junction Station
    Arrival time: August 17 at
    Destination city: Schenectady
    Destination location: Schenectady Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 17 at
    Departure city: Princeton
    Departure location: Princeton Junction Station
    Arrival time: August 17 at
    Destination city: Schenectady
    Destination location: Schenectady Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 17 at
    Departure city: Princeton
    Departure location: Princeton Junction Station
    Arrival time: August 17 at
    Destination city: Schenectady
    Destination location: Schenectady Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Princeton, NJ, US to Schenectady: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$138
Average train trip duration6h 15m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:59am
Distance177 miles (284 km)
Latest train departure1:12pm

Princeton to Schenectady Train

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Princeton, NJ, US to Schenectady, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $120 to $427 for a train ticket from Princeton, NJ, US to Schenectady based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $120 which is on 2025-08-18.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Princeton to Schenectady is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Schenectady, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Princeton and Schenectady compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Princeton to Schenectady, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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